Dubai-based Emirati content creator Khalid Al Ameri has quietly confirmed his relationship with South Indian actress Sunaina Yella, ending months of speculation on social media. The confirmation came via a subtle Instagram hint, a mirror selfie placed at the end of Khaled’s birthday post, where the two were seen standing together and holding hands. Along with a series of dimly lit celebratory images, he expressed his gratitude, writing, “A beautiful night to remember.”
There were two more pictures with Sunaina in his Instagram Stories, one of which was captioned, “Thank you for the beautiful birthday.” Fans immediately saw the images as an official announcement, especially after months of clues the pair shared online.
Who is Khaled Al Ameri? UAE influencer wins hearts online
Khaled Al Ameri is one of the UAE’s most recognized digital creators, known for his humorous and culturally relevant videos. With over 3.2 million Instagram followers, he regularly posts content about everyday life, family moments, and social topics. This year, he made his debut in Malayalam cinema with Chhath Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies, which expanded his audience in India.
Khalid’s first marriage was to the influential Salama Mohammed. The former couple met in 2006, got engaged the same year, and married in June 2007. After 17 years together, they officially divorced on 14 February 2024. They have two sons, Abdullah and Khalifa.
Here’s how the rumors about their relationship started
Speculations regarding Khalid and Sunaina started in mid-2024, when Sunaina posted a picture of her holding someone’s hand, which Khalid liked. Shortly after, he liked her post of two hands wearing rings with the caption “Alhamdulillah.”
At the time, Suna addressed the viral discussion by writing, “Hi, I have seen some articles about my last post and I want to clarify that I am actually happily engaged.” She did not reveal the identity of her partner, leading to more questions being asked online.
In early 2025, both the stars shared pictures of similar food and cafes from Dubai, further fueling the speculation. Her latest birthday post finally confirmed what fans had suspected for months.
Born in Nagpur and brought up in Hyderabad, Sunaina Yella has built a steady career in South Indian cinema. She debuted in Telugu with Kumar vs Kumari (2005) and entered Tamil films with Kadhaleel Vishunthen (2008). Some of his famous works include Neerparvai, Samar and Regina. He has also worked in Malayalam and Kannada films.
